Weld Engineer

Magna International•Lancaster, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Magna, we invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with machine vision systems for weld inspection
Experience maintaining and optimizing in-production weld visual inspection systems
Ability to troubleshoot vision-based inspection and monitoring systems
Understanding of data-driven manufacturing and real-time monitoring
Knowledge of GMAW processes and power supplies (Fronius preferred)
Knowledge of resistance welding processes and power supplies (WTC preferred)
Knowledge of robotic welding robots (ABB or Yaskawa preferred)
Knowledge of process monitoring systems including setup and calibration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to new technologies
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Visual acuity is necessary to read prints, specifications and work instructions, manipulate parts, tools, machines and other objects.
Hearing acuity to understand verbal instructions, respond to emergency signals.
Must be able to read, write, speak the English language to communicate with other staff
Exposure to moderate to high levels of noise, laser beams, flashing or blinking lights, machine signals and other sounds associated with a manufacturing environment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of safety glasses and safety footwear is required when on the shop floor.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
Fronius Weld Power Supplies
WTC Weld Control
ABB Robots
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software

Nice To Haves

Fronius preferred
WTC preferred
ABB or Yaskawa preferred

Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize in-production weld visual inspection systems
Implement, maintain and support weld process monitoring systems including calibration and data tracking
Ensure inspection and monitoring systems remain production-ready and reliable
Analyze vision and monitoring data to identify trends and improve quality
Collaborate with automation teams to improve real-time inspection capabilities
Support Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives
Provide technical welding expertise to support production and new programs
Lead root cause investigations related to weld defects
Develop and maintain weld parameters, procedures, and standards
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
Hands-on involvement in high-impact manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 practices
Commitment to safety, quality, and company policies